Hostage Deal
Seattle cultural festival applauds Palestinian terrorist speaker released in October 7 deal
Raed Abduljalil told participants of the Palestinian Cultural Resistance Festival, that their actions were "an essential part of the battle we are waging against the occupation and its supporters."
Failed car bomber released in October 7 deal gave video speech at Berkeley classroom
Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals
Lessons from Hostages Forum: Making a Jewish movement for peace, equality - opinion
Matan Zangauker's account: Inside the brutal reality of Hamas' Gaza tunnel captivity
In his first interview since being freed, Matan Zangauker recounts his harrowing kidnapping, brutal captivity, and the inspiring fight of his mother to secure his release.
Hadar Goldin's family addresses Netanyahu's attempted visit: 'All who asked to come' turned down
“The Prime Minister consulted the family over the possibility of a visit and was told that they prefer to keep the event private to only close family members,” an official close to Netanyahu said.
Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return
The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.
Deceased hostage Lt. Hadar Goldin identified at forensic institute, PMO confirms
The National Institute of Forensic Medicine identified the Gaza hostage returned on Sunday as Lt. Hadar Goldin, who had been held in Gaza since 2014.
Gaza border communities fear 'return to October 6 policy' as Hamas violates ceasefire - N12
In an online forum, citizens of the Gaza Envelope are concerned that the situation will grow worse, and are demanding a discussion in the Knesset.
Kibbutz Nir Oz closes chapter as last hostage returns, continues to await remaining hostages
“We will still continue to stand by the families who are also waiting for the end of their circle,” said the kibbutz spokesperson in a statement.
Forensic Institute head explains how slain Gaza hostages identified
In addition to identifying hostages, Institute of Forensic Medicine Director Dr. Chen Kugel spoke about the moment he found himself identifying the body of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar.
Hamas claims remains of slain hostage Hadar Goldin were recovered in Rafah, Al Jazeera reports
Following the Al Jazeera report, a security source confirmed to Maariv that hostage remains were being recovered by the terror group from the Israeli-controlled side of the Yellow Line.
Lior Rudaeff, the grandfather who died protecting his community, returns home
A husband, father, and grandfather, longtime Nir Yitzhak resident Lior Rudaeff was a member of the kibbutz’s response team when he was murdered by Palestinian Islamic Jihad on October 7, 2023.
Starved, blindfolded, beaten: Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recalls torture in captivity
Braslavski's captors significantly worsened his situation in March 2025, after the second ceasefire deal concluded.
